Save These Dates!
February 25th @1 pm - 2 pm
Copper Street Brass presents free family music event, "Big Ears and the Blue Ox." in the Sanctuary
June 16th - June 24th
*New* Family Mission Trip Opportunity! Henderson Settlement at Red Bird Mission Conference
learn more at: hendersonsettlement.com
June 24th - June 30th
LYFE Camp
July 8th - July 11th
Earth Camp@Koinonia Retreat Center
for kids that have completed 1st-6th grade
for kids that have completed 1st-6th grade
July 28th - August 5th
Sr. High Mission Trip
*registration opens soon!
August 6th - August 10th
Vacation Bible Camp "ROME: Paul and the Underground Church"
ages 3 years-4th grade
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Sunday Snap Shot
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Last Week (2/18)
Next Week (3/4)
Jesus Meets Zacchaeus
Connect - Big Kids
Last Week (2/18)
Teachings
This Week (2/25) Jerusalem
Next week (3/4) The Last Supper
Re:form - Club 67
Last Week (2/18) Syrophoenician Woman
Next Week (3/4) Sadducees & Pharisees
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Funny Things
from our favorite blogs...
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Join Us for Another Fun Parent's Night at GameShow Battle Rooms!
When: Saturday, March 17th @5:15pm-6:15pm
Where: 8836 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Our next Parents' Night Out events is at Game Show Battle Rooms! Hennepin Parents will face off against each other in friendly, live-action, game show competition! Get a sitter for the kids, join us for the fun, and then meet for dinner afterwards!
Game Show Battle Room is located at
8836 7th Ave. N Golden Valley, MN 55427.
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2nd Annual Hennepin Kids Easter Egg-stravaganza!
March 24th
10:00am-12:00pm
A joyful, family-friendly experience egg-specially designed for young kids, older kids and kids at heart!
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Vacation Bible Camp
August 6th-August 10th
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Joyful Uproar
July 23rd-July 27th
8:00am-12:00pm
Earth Camp
July 8th-July 11th
LYFE Camp
June 24th-June 30th
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Summer Camp Registration is open!
REGISTER TODAY!
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Girl Scout Cookies!
Another sure sign of spring is Girl Scout cookie sales! Our Hennepin Girl Scouts will be selling cookies in the East Entry on
February 25th and
March 4rd at 9:30am and 11:00am.
Please contact Lynne at
lynne@haumc.org
if you have a Girl Scout that is interested in selling.
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"Our mission is to use our unique repertoire that we create by ourselves & for ourselves to entertain diverse communities and to educate students of all backgrounds."
-Tim Bradley
Let's Plan the PERFECT Party for Paul Bunyan!
Sunday, February 25th @1:00pm
HAUMC Sanctuary
Come along with us and join the party!
"Big Ears and the Blue Ox" is an original interactive concert presentation with brass instruments, drums, and narrator designed for children ages 2 - 10. The concert takes kids on a trip through the Minnesota woods while they help Big Ears the Rabbit build the perfect song for Paul Bunyan's birthday party. Along the way, children learn how to carefully listen for musical concepts like melody, rhythm and harmony while singing and moving their bodies to the music.
RSVP to the Facebook event
here.
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WEEK 2:
ABUNDANT GRACE
"Grace and peace be yours in abundance."
We don't usually notice abundance or plenty in our day-to-day lives. We tend to focus on what falls in the "not enough" category: gas, money, time and chocolate cake. We may feel like we have an overflowing amount of worries, homework and chores. When it comes to what we need, sometimes it feels like there could never be enough.
Jesus' first miracle is in response to not having enough. The story in the second chapter of John tells us that as guests at a wedding, Jesus and his mother Mary are surprised to learn that the hosts have run out of wine. Jesus gets to work to fix the problem. He changes the water in six large jars into wine. No magic wand or special words were necessary. By the power of God, where once there was water, the six jars are now brimming with wine-not just any wine, but, as the master of the banquet declares, the best wine.
The way that Jesus gives the wine at the wedding teaches us how God works in our lives.
Jesus gives more than enough wine for all of the guests to have plenty, plus leftovers. God knows our needs and provides for us. God fills our lives to the brim with good gifts: love, peace, joy, forgiveness and grace.
Jesus fills the water jars with the best wine. The gifts of God are the best gifts of life. We can't do anything to earn these gifts, or have them taken away. God loves us that much.
During these days that lead to the cross, watch for the abundant grace of God. Let the love that fills you up with the best overflow into the lives of those around you. God will never run out of love for you!
Order a round of refillable drinks at a restaurant. Note the bottomless abundance in your cups. Enjoy sips as you discuss these questions:
- What's on your dream list of what you'd like to have in abundance?
- What does your family have in abundance? What do you need less of?
- What kinds of things does God give in abundance?
- How can we share God's gifts with others?
Make a miracle! Give each family member a cup of cool water and a spoon. Squirt wine-colored drink mix into the water and stir, turning your water into sweet "wine." Share about what miracles you observed today: a sunset, a hug, God's love in action.
Share from your family's abundance. Collect gently used or unused items from around the house to give away to a donation service or family in need. Encourage each other to give the best from your shelves and closets.
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*We have recently renamed "Frolic LYFE Group" to "Parenting for LYFE." This change reflects the desire of the group to welcome parents with kids of all ages to learn and grow from the collective wisdom of all ages at stages. Please join us!
Join us on
March 11th @11:30 in the Social Hall
Our Topic is:
Raising Cooperative Kids
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The
Values Project is a year-long initiative designed to equip families to raise children who thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Get inspiration, practical ideas, family activities, and parenting tips from our network of seasoned parents and faith leaders, because it takes a village to raise a good human. Each month we'll explore a different value-like honesty, loyalty, creativity, kindness, and more.
3 Huge Things Your Kids Can Accomplish With a Little Kindness
A Little Kindness Can Go a Long Way! Check Out These Three Things You Can Do
Written by: Britta Alton
Make People Feel Welcome:
You might explain it like this- If people were houses, then kindness would be the welcome mat. The kindness of a smile or a wave is the first thing someone notices about you, and it gives a good idea of what to expect from you in the future. Talk with your child about all the places they go where they may meet someone who needs to feel welcome. It may be a new kid in class at school who needs someone to simply say "hi" and begin a conversation. It may be someone going into the same restaurant who needs a smile while the door is held open for them. Or it could be as simple as making room for someone to sit beside you at an event. These types of little things instantly send a message that says 'you matter'. It's a big accomplishment for such a little effort.
Be a Peacemaker:
Proverbs 15:1 says "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." You might try asking your child to think of times they've seen either of these things take place. Surely they've watched as kind and gentle words calmed someone who was really upset. And certainly they've seen someone's mood change swiftly to anger because someone spoke in a harsh and unkind manner to them. The more you talk about the influence kind words and a kind tone have on others, the more primed your child will be to use them. The kindness of being considerate and gentle with others is like a super power for making peace.
Reflect a Loving God:
Sometimes, seeing an act of kindness is all it takes for people to see God in the world around them. Talk with your child about how easy it is to show others God's love through their own acts of kindness. When we do kind things, it is like we are a mirror catching and sending back out the love of God. A bright flash of light that others can see. Kindness looks on people with warmth and affection. It shows generosity and concern. Isn't that a picture of how God looks on this vast and beautiful creation as well?
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Have you heard about The Kindness Rocks Project
? It's a wonderful movement that encourages people to decorate rocks with inspirational messages and leave them in random public places for people to find. What a lovely idea, right? Your kids will have a blast painting the rocks, all while learning an important lesson in random acts of kindness. Follow these easy directions to make your own Kindness Rocks!
Psssst... Sneak Peek! Hennepin Kids will be decorating their own Kindness Rocks this summer!
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Like us, Pin us, Follow us!
Hennepin Kids for LYFE is on Facebook! Please "Like" us
@hennepinkidsforlyfe for updates on programming,
pictures of our kids,
and
upcoming activities will be shared weekly.
Hennepin Kids for LYFE is also on Instagram! Follow us @hennkids to see photos of our kids and the "joys" we
feature from the Joy
Jar every Sunday!
Hennepin Kids for LYFE is also on Pinterest! Follow us
@HennepinKidsforLYFE to see our weekly funnies,
parenting tips & tricks, fun activities, and more!
Watch videos of our kids on our new Vimeo site! Click
here!
Listen to kids share their stories and get a sneak peak of all of our fun Hennepin Kids activities!
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